Current Production · Certified · First Customer Delivery Pending
Embraer Praetor 500E
The Praetor 500E stretches what Midsize can do without pretending to be Super Midsize: 3,340 nm, a six-foot flat-floor cabin and full fly-by-wire.
Certified by ANAC, FAA and EASA (30 June 2026) · First customer delivery expected Q4 2026
Image illustrative · not the specific aircraft offered
Range
3,340 nm source
Status
First delivery pending
Flight controls
Full fly-by-wire
Category
Midsize
Cabin
6 ft flat floor
Certified
ANAC · FAA · EASA
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Overview
What Is the Embraer Praetor 500E?
The Praetor 500E pushes the midsize category unusually far: 3,340 nautical miles, a six-foot flat-floor cabin, full fly-by-wire and next-generation cabin technology, without becoming a super midsize aircraft.
The Praetor 500E stretches what Midsize can do without pretending to be Super Midsize. Embraer categorises it as midsize, and so do we.
Because the first customer delivery is still pending, we do not present a 500E charter fleet. We register interest and can offer proven alternatives today, including the Praetor 500.
Status
Certified, First Delivery Pending
Certified in 2026; the first customer delivery is expected in Q4 2026. We do not claim a 500E charter fleet until one is verified.
24 February 2026
Embraer unveils the Praetor 500E and Praetor 600E as the first major evolution of the Praetor family.
30 June 2026
The Praetor 500E receives triple certification from ANAC, the FAA and EASA.
18 September 2026
Embraer delivers the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet and states that Flexjet's first Praetor 500E delivery is expected in Q4 2026.
Today
Certified and in production; first customer delivery pending. No established 500E charter market yet.
Right-sizing
Praetor 500, 500E, 600E or Citation Latitude?
Legacy 450 (background)
The predecessor platform; many were upgraded towards Praetor 500 standard.
Praetor 500
The established midsize Praetor, active in charter today.
Praetor 500E
The current evolution, with next-generation cabin technology on the same fly-by-wire midsize platform.
Up to the Praetor 600E
A super midsize step up when more range or cabin is needed.
Range
What Does the Published Range Actually Mean?
Published maximum: 3,340 nm source.
The published figure
Embraer publishes 3,340 nm. It is a maximum under stated conditions, not a promise for every flight.
US coast to coast
Many transcontinental pairs are within reach; winds and payload are calculated per flight.
Europe and the Middle East
Long intra-European and Gulf–Europe sectors are considered per flight.
Winds and season
Headwinds and passenger load reduce what is possible nonstop.
Range illustration
Where a Praetor 500E Can Reach
Within Europe
Comfortably within range.
US coast to coast
A typical target mission; confirmed per flight.
Gulf ↔ Europe
Depends on city pair and winds; confirmed per flight.
Transatlantic
Not a design target for a midsize jet; we compare super midsize or larger aircraft.
Cabin
Six-Foot Flat-Floor Cabin and Baggage
A six-foot-tall, flat-floor midsize cabin. Actual seating, sleeping and layout depend on the individual aircraft.
Six-foot flat floor
A six-foot-tall cabin with a flat floor, unusual in the midsize class.
Cabin technology
Next-generation cabin technology on the E model. Installed systems confirmed per aircraft.
Passengers
Seating varies by layout; confirmed per aircraft.
Baggage
Real capacity depends on bag shapes, skis and golf bags; confirmed per flight.
Connectivity
Systems, coverage and data allowances vary; confirmed per aircraft.
Engineering
Full Fly-by-Wire and Cabin Technology
Full fly-by-wire
Full fly-by-wire flight controls, rare in a midsize jet.
Praetor family
Shares its foundation with the Praetor 600E and the established Praetor 500.
Engines
Twin engines. Engine type confirmed with the operator for each aircraft.
Airports
Airports and Runways
Airport suitability is calculated per flight by the operator for weight, temperature and elevation.
Airport suitability
Whether a specific airport works is calculated per flight by the operator.
Short runways
Runway length, temperature and elevation can restrict take-off weight and range.
Monaco and the Riviera
Nice is the usual gateway, with helicopter or car transfer.
Approvals
Some airports need specific aircraft, operator or crew approvals; confirmed per flight.
Missions
Praetor 500E Route Use Cases
New York → Los Angeles
A typical US transcontinental mission; winds confirmed per flight.
Compare
Praetor 500E vs Praetor 500, Praetor 600E, Citation Latitude, Challenger 3500 and Citation Longitude
| Aircraft | Range | Compared with the Praetor 500E |
|---|---|---|
| Praetor 500E | 3,340 nm source | Certified 2026; first customer delivery expected Q4 2026. |
| Embraer Praetor 600E | 4,018 nm source | Super midsize sibling with more range. |
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 2,700 nm source | Established midsize with a flat floor and large charter fleet. |
| Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Confirmed per aircraft | Super midsize with a wider cabin. |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3,500 nm source | Efficiency-led super midsize. |
Published maximums. Actual range depends on passengers, payload, weather, winds, reserves and conditions.
The aircraft matters
Why the Actual Aircraft Matters
Generation
A Praetor 500 and 500E look similar; we confirm which you are offered.
Layout
Seating differs between aircraft.
Connectivity
System, coverage and data allowance vary.
Airport approvals
Some airports need specific aircraft, operator or crew approvals.
Operator
Every flight is operated by a licensed operator. LUND GROUP does not own aircraft.
Photos
We send photos of the specific aircraft, not brochure images.
Charter
Praetor 500E Charter: Not Yet an Established Market
- Flight time and route
- Positioning from the aircraft's base
- Crew overnights
- Airport, handling and overflight fees
- Catering and on-board requests
- Season and short-notice demand
- Aircraft generation and specification
- One-way vs return
- De-icing and weather
Acquisition
Praetor 500E for Sale and Acquisition
Buying a Praetor 500E
We act on the buyer side, from new-aircraft delivery positions to mission fit.
500E or a Praetor 500
A pre-owned Praetor 500 can be an alternative; we compare cost, cabin technology and support.
Upgraded Legacy 450
Upgraded aircraft exist; records and configuration are checked per aircraft.
Related
Other Midsize and Super Midsize Jets
FAQ
Praetor 500E: Questions
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